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The Memory Relay Started in the Issyk-Kul Region
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The Memory Relay Started in the Issyk-Kul Region

Since October 15, 2014, the Representation of Rossotrudnichestvo, together with the parish of the Church of the Holy Martyr Veniamin (Cholpon-Ata) and the district administration of the Issyk-Kul region, along with educational institutions in the Issyk-Kul region, launched the memory campaign "No one is forgotten and nothing is forgotten," dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. To date, the campaign has covered 3 rural districts.

27.10.2014, 17:45
In Kyrgyzstan, a Center for Russian Language and Literature Will Be Opened
Education news

In Kyrgyzstan, a Center for Russian Language and Literature Will Be Opened

A new educational and methodological center for Russian-speaking teachers will soon open in the city of Kant, Kyrgyzstan. The project is being implemented on a partnership basis: the local district administration provides the premises for the Center, while the Russian side, represented by Rossotrudnichestvo and the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, is responsible for its content. This includes new modern textbooks, manuals, as well as video and audio materials.

24.10.2014, 22:28
Kyrgyzstan - China: Krestinin's List
Sports

Kyrgyzstan - China: Krestinin's List

On October 24, the new head coach of the national football team of Kyrgyzstan, Russian Alexander Krestinin, announced an expanded list of candidates for the national team to participate in a friendly match against the national team of China.

24.10.2014, 17:04
International Seminar "Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Central Asia"
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International Seminar "Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Central Asia"

The International Seminar "Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Central Asia" on the preparation of field research reports and the creation of museum exhibitions will take place from October 27 to November 1, 2014, at the main building of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAS KR) in Bishkek. This meeting of historians, organized by the Institute of History and Cultural Heritage (IHCH) of NAS KR, in collaboration with the National Research Institutes of Cultural

24.10.2014, 16:52
"There is no shortage of dollars in Kyrgyzstan - National Bank"
Economy

"There is no shortage of dollars in Kyrgyzstan - National Bank"

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is taking all necessary measures to support the national currency. There is no shortage of foreign currency in the country. This was stated at a press conference by the Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, Nurbek Zhenish. He reported that since the beginning of September this year, the exchange rate of the US dollar against the som has increased by 5.87%, from 52.9561 (on September 1) to 56.0660 (on October 23) soms per one US dollar. "Overall,

24.10.2014, 16:48
Day of the Snow Leopard
Ecology

Day of the Snow Leopard

In the Bishkek Declaration of the World Forum on the Conservation of the Snow Leopard, one of the points noted the declaration of October 23 as the annual International Snow Leopard Day. A Youth Conference titled "Day of the Snow Leopard" was held at the K. Karalaev Bishkek Humanities University.

24.10.2014, 16:39
Ceremonial Meeting Dedicated to the Day of Workers in Automobile Transport and Road Management
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Ceremonial Meeting Dedicated to the Day of Workers in Automobile Transport and Road Management

On October 24, 2014, at 2 PM, a ceremonial meeting dedicated to the Day of Workers of Road Transport and Road Economy took place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. The program for this event included a visit and inspection by representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, and guests of the stands with information about the development of the industry in the foyer of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic (left wing, 2nd floor), media interviews, and a

24.10.2014, 16:23
The International Rice Festival is taking place today in the city of Uzgen.
Ecology

The International Rice Festival is taking place today in the city of Uzgen.

The International Rice Festival is taking place today in the city of Uzgen. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic, T. Aydaraliev, this rice festival is being organized for the first time in Central Asia. The International Rice Festival aims to draw public attention to the issues of rice cultivation and to address the problems faced by rice farmers in the republic.

24.10.2014, 16:19
In the capital, parliamentary hearings are taking place to discuss the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Public Procurement."
Economy

In the capital, parliamentary hearings are taking place to discuss the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Public Procurement."

The Department of Public Procurement under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, within the framework of the Public Procurement Development Strategy for 2012-2014, approved by the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 27, 2012, No. 661, together with invited consultants, has developed and submitted for consideration to the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Public Procurement'.

24.10.2014, 16:13
Creation of an International Transcontinental Aviation Hub Based on the International Airports of OJSC "Manas International Airport" in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Creation of an International Transcontinental Aviation Hub Based on the International Airports of OJSC "Manas International Airport" in Kyrgyzstan

On October 24, the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Joomart Otorbaev, participated in the first expanded investment hearings of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding the project for the creation of an international transcontinental aviation hub based on the international airports of OJSC "Manas International Airport".

24.10.2014, 16:08
Ready for the heating season!
Local news

Ready for the heating season!

The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Taiyrbek Sarpashev, held a meeting with the leadership of the Issyk-Kul region regarding preparations for the autumn-winter period.

24.10.2014, 15:53
Social Photo Project "We Support the Conservation of the Snow Leopard"
Ecology

Social Photo Project "We Support the Conservation of the Snow Leopard"

The decline in the population of one of the rarest animal species in the world - the snow leopard - is a serious problem for the countries where they inhabit. Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries. The dissemination of comprehensive information and limited cultural and educational work contributes to the formation of public opinion,

24.10.2014, 14:58
Published the epic "Kedeykan" in the version of the akyn Toktogul Satylganov and a collection of his works.
Education news

Published the epic "Kedeykan" in the version of the akyn Toktogul Satylganov and a collection of his works.

Two books of works by the famous akyn Toktogul Satylganov have been published by the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth. The publications – a collection of Toktogul's songs and his version of the small Kyrgyz epic "Kedeykan" – were released with print runs of 1,000 and 2,000 copies, respectively. The books represent the culmination of the work of the compilers – long-term research on the creativity of T.

22.10.2014, 17:11
Advanced Training in the Field of the State Civil Protection System
Local news

Advanced Training in the Field of the State Civil Protection System

From October 21 to 22, 2014, classes were held at the Training and Retraining Center for Civil Protection Specialists under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on advanced training in the field of the State Civil Protection System for specialists from rural areas. The classes were conducted according to the training and retraining plan for specialists of the State Civil Protection System approved by the Prime Minister – Head of Civil Protection of the Kyrgyz

22.10.2014, 16:45
A delegation from Turkey arrived at the Ministry of Finance to familiarize themselves with the reforms of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and to conduct an analysis of the needs for the automation of financial processes in the public sector.
Economy

A delegation from Turkey arrived at the Ministry of Finance to familiarize themselves with the reforms of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and to conduct an analysis of the needs for the automation of financial processes in the public sector.

On October 20, 2014, a meeting took place in the Small Hall of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic between the leadership of the Ministry of Finance and the State Personnel Service of the Kyrgyz Republic and a delegation from the Republic of Turkey, consisting of representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Treasury Secretariat of Turkey, as well as the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). The Deputy Minister of Finance, Zuur Eduardovna Bayamanova, warmly

22.10.2014, 16:38
President Almazbek Atambayev awarded the state prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology for the year 2014.
Events

President Almazbek Atambayev awarded the state prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology for the year 2014.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Atambayev, signed the Decree "On the awarding of state prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology for 2014," according to which, for achievements in the field of science and technology, and taking into account the decision of the Committee on State Prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of science and technology, it is decreed:

22.10.2014, 16:22
Ceremony of Equipment Transfer to the Nature Reserve
Ecology

Ceremony of Equipment Transfer to the Nature Reserve

The Dashman State Nature Reserve has received new specialized equipment. The ceremony for handing over the keys to a front loader model XD 935G from 2014, as well as a dump truck model SMQ312JPC5L from 2014, was attended by the Director of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, S.S. Atadjanov.

18.10.2014, 09:47
On October 17, 2014, a solemn event was held at Manas Airport dedicated to the 17th anniversary of the establishment of the State Enterprise "Aeronautics" under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Events

On October 17, 2014, a solemn event was held at Manas Airport dedicated to the 17th anniversary of the establishment of the State Enterprise "Aeronautics" under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic.

On October 17, 2014, a ceremonial event was held at the “Manas” airport dedicated to the 17th anniversary of the establishment of the State Enterprise “Aeronavigation” under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was established in accordance with the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on October 18, 1997. To congratulate the aeronautical navigators on their professional holiday, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the

18.10.2014, 09:34
"Kurmanjan Datka" was shown in Moscow
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"Kurmanjan Datka" was shown in Moscow

The premiere of the new film by Kyrgyz filmmakers "Kurmanjan Datka" was successfully held in Moscow. The screening took place on October 10 at the "Akvamarin" cinema in the capital, initiated by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation with the support of the cultural center "Sanat-Ordo." This was reported today by News-Asia from the embassy's press service.

16.10.2014, 18:08
"Chinese Corner in the Central Scientific Library of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic"
Education news

"Chinese Corner in the Central Scientific Library of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic"

Recently, a ceremonial opening of the Chinese Corner took place at the Central Scientific Library of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, supported by CEPIEC (China Educational Publications Import and Export Corporation). The event was attended by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdygani Erkebayev, Vice Presidents of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Aldashev and Biymyrza Toktoraliev, the Chargé

14.10.2014, 18:42
XIX International Astronomical Olympiad for School Students
Education news

XIX International Astronomical Olympiad for School Students

Yesterday, on October 13, the solemn opening of the International Astronomy Olympiad took place at the National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov. Young astronomers from more than 20 countries around the world are participating: Thailand, Bulgaria, Armenia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, India, Korea, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Estonia, Romania, Canada, Sweden, Pakistan, Iran, Canada, and the team from Moscow.

14.10.2014, 18:36
Medical Union of Kyrgyzstan and Israel
Local news

Medical Union of Kyrgyzstan and Israel

Cooperation between the National Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Galilee Medical Center (Israel) has been ongoing for several years. This cooperation program is carried out with the active support of the ministries of health of both countries and with the support of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

14.10.2014, 18:32
In the Issyk-Kul Region, the asphalting of the Tyup-Kegen highway continues.
Local news

In the Issyk-Kul Region, the asphalting of the Tyup-Kegen highway continues.

Asphalting of the Tuy-Kegen international highway, which connects Kyrgyzstan with Kazakhstan, continues in the Issyk-Kul region. According to the head of the contracting organization, Zhanibek Osmonov, the construction of the Tuy-Kegen highway has resumed, for which 35 million soms have been allocated from the budget of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the asphalting of an additional 3 km of road.

14.10.2014, 18:30
Discussion of the list of goods for which it is proposed to apply preferential customs duty rates
Economy

Discussion of the list of goods for which it is proposed to apply preferential customs duty rates

In order to discuss the List of goods for which the Kyrgyz Republic intends to apply import customs duty rates different from those established by the Customs Union during the transitional period, the Ministry of Energy and Industry held a Round Table on October 14 of this year. Specialists from the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, heads of industrial enterprises, representatives of public organizations, and business associations participated in this event. In particular, the

14.10.2014, 18:25
Paralympians Karabek Uulu Talgat and Arstanbek Bazar Kulov will participate in the Asian Paralympic Games in the city of Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Sports

Paralympians Karabek Uulu Talgat and Arstanbek Bazar Kulov will participate in the Asian Paralympic Games in the city of Incheon, Republic of Korea.

On October 14, the Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Elvira Sarieva, met with athletes — paralympians Karabek uulu Talgat and Arstanbek Bazarkulov before their departure for the competitions. The young athletes will participate in the Asian Paralympic Games, which will be held from October 16 to 24, 2014, in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

14.10.2014, 18:19
President Almazbek Atambayev: “The task of historical science in Kyrgyzstan is to research and provide a scientifically substantiated assessment of each stage of the country's development.”
Local news

President Almazbek Atambayev: “The task of historical science in Kyrgyzstan is to research and provide a scientifically substantiated assessment of each stage of the country's development.”

“The task of historical science in Kyrgyzstan is to research and provide a scientifically grounded assessment of each stage of the country's development,” stated the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Atambayev, during a meeting with members of the Commission for the Development of Historical Science under the Head of State.

14.10.2014, 18:06
Journalists of Kyrgyzstan to be awarded the Gennady Pavlyuk Prize
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Journalists of Kyrgyzstan to be awarded the Gennady Pavlyuk Prize

The Cultural and Historical Community Fund "Eurasians – New Wave" has started accepting submissions for the annual media competition "Honesty. Courage. Professionalism. 2014." The award given as a result of this competition is dedicated to the memory of the famous journalist of Kyrgyzstan, Gennady Pavlyuk, who was killed in an assassination attempt in 2009.

14.10.2014, 17:54
Students of the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas" Choose a Healthy Lifestyle
Local news

Students of the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas" Choose a Healthy Lifestyle

The Republican Center for Health Promotion under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic awarded letters of appreciation and prizes to students of the Faculty of Communications at the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," participants in the video contest on the topic of a healthy lifestyle. A total of 19 videos were submitted for the contest, mainly focusing on the harms of smoking, drug use, voluntary blood donation, tuberculosis prevention, the necessity of family planning, and

06.10.2014, 21:34
In the first 9 months of 2014, the funding plan for the equalization grant for the Naryn region amounts to 45.9 million soms.
Economy

In the first 9 months of 2014, the funding plan for the equalization grant for the Naryn region amounts to 45.9 million soms.

In accordance with Article 37 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Basic Principles of Budgetary Law in the Kyrgyz Republic," the maintenance of municipal enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare, culture, social insurance and social security, physical culture, television, radio broadcasting, publishing, housing and communal services, agriculture, water management, and forestry is funded from the local budget.

06.10.2014, 21:26
The relationship between the Nazaraliev Medical Center and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be strengthened.
Local news

The relationship between the Nazaraliev Medical Center and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be strengthened.

The relationship between the Nazaraliev Medical Center and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be strengthened. This was agreed upon during the presentation of the Video Blog of the international charitable project "You Are Needed by the World," by the founder of the center, Professor Zhenishbek Nazaraliev, and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kyrgyzstan, Mr. Abdurahman bin Said al-Juma. The international charitable project will take

05.10.2014, 14:37